The U.S. Plan To Make EV Charging More Affordable
The United States Government has resolved to make electric vehicle charging more affordable and accessible for citizens. As EVs continue to populate dealerships around the country, strengthening the nation's EV infrastructure is a welcome development. This affirms the government's push for efficient mobility and environmental sustainability. Today, more automakers are releasing EVs capable of delivering the same experience as a gasoline vehicle. The EV segment of the automotive market comprises electric sedans like the Mercedes-Benz EQS, electric SUVs like the Nissan Leaf, and electric pickups like the GMC Hummer EV.
Although the rise of EVs in the North American market is admirable, certain issues abound in adopting all-electric vehicles. Currently, driving range is a major problem with EVs, with models like the Mini Cooper offering a paltry 114-mile range. While that's reasonable for city drives, drivers looking for a road trip will be largely disappointed. EV owners must also tackle a shortage of charging stations which means longer wait times upon finding one compatible with their vehicle.
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The Biden-Harris administration claims that it's committed to encouraging citizens to buy and drive EVs, with President Biden believing that by 2030, 50 percent of new vehicles sold in the U.S. will be electric. The administration is investing over $700 million from the private sector. The U.S. government will use the investment to upgrade the country's yearly EV production output to over 250,000 units. Aside from increasing the volume of EVs made yearly, this initiative will create up to 2,000 jobs. In addition, to solve the problem of EV charging, the
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